Contestants may select from four categories:Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork (Shoulder or Boston Butt), Brisket or select all four. The Grand Champion must excel by barbecuing all four categories of meat. Prizes are also awarded in individual categories as well. Only one entry per team per category is allowed in the meat division. Visit the KCBS website for rules on meat preparation, www.kcbs.us. Contestants must supply their own meat.

For each of four categories:

1st Place Trophy & $500

2nd Place Trophy & $300

3rd Place Trophy & $200

4th Place Trophy & $150

5th Place Trophy & $100

6th-10th Ribbons & $25

Ancillary Categories: $400
Meat will be provided for the ground beef and mushroom, turkey legs and chicken legs categories.